What is another word for anoints?
Pronunciation: [ɐnˈɔ͡ɪnts] (IPA) 
Anoints are synonymous with words like consecrate, bless, and smear. Consecrate means to declare something holy or sacred. Bless can mean to invoke divine favor on something or someone, and it can also mean to sanctify something. Smear refers to the act of applying a substance, typically oil or ointment, to a surface or object. Other synonyms for anoints include anele, daub, and embrocate. Anoints can also refer to the religious practice of anointing someone with oil or sacred substances as a blessing or a sign of healing. Different cultures and religions have various traditions associated with anointing.
